• 1938

    1

    Opened as Cedar Rapids Paint

    Opened as Cedar Rapids Paint, selling paint and supplies to retail clients and lumber yards.

  • Early 1960s

    Paul Phelan Sr. purchases store

    Paul Phelan Sr. purchased the store from his father-in-law, Charles Schwinn.
    Paul added wallcovering and picture framing into the product mix

    2

    Early 1960s

  • 1975

    3

    Cedar Rapids Paint & Design Studio

    Changed name to Cedar Rapids Paint & Design Studio

  • 1982

    Changed our name to Phelan’s Interiors.

    Changed our name to Phelan’s Interiors. With this name change came a new address at
    728 3rd Avenue.

    4

    1982

  • 1985

    5

    Phelan’s Corporate Interiors was established

    Phelan’s Corporate Interiors was established and quickly became the anchor of the business—which continues today.